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SANDHYA VELLARA KOCHU

SANDHYA VELLARA KOCHU

Doha

Summary

Results-driven professional with 15+ years of experience across Automotive (Toyota, Hyundai, Genesis, Geely, Chevrolet – 9 years in the Middle East) and Financial Services/IT (6 years in India). Expertise in procurement, demand & supply planning, inventory optimization, pricing strategies, and project management. Proven record of improving forecast accuracy, reducing backorders, and driving supplier alignment, with strong exposure to Toyota S&OP practices and Kaizen improvement mindset.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Operations Manager

Al Jaidah Motors
03.2024 - Current
  • Procurement & Order Planning: Led demand planning & order placement with OEMs, negotiated allocations, monitored supplier delivery performance, and ensured on-time availability of vehicles.
  • Inventory Optimization: by aligning forecasts with market demand, reduced slow-moving inventory through structured campaigns.
  • Pricing & Market Analysis: Developed monthly price lists, monitored competition, and implemented tactical pricing actions.
  • Cross-functional Leadership: Chaired S&OP meetings, resolved supply issues, and aligned with Sales, Aftersales, and OEM stakeholders.
  • Brands handled: Hyundai, Genesis, Geely, Chevrolet

PMO Analyst/Project Manager

LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP
08.2022 - 01.2024
  • Delivered projects within scope, budget, and timelines.
  • Spearheaded an AI/ML project that transformed data processes, achieving a 40% improvement in efficiency and significantly reducing manual workloads, resulting in streamlined operations and measurable cost savings.
  • Identified risks, optimized resource allocation, and established robust governance frameworks.

Pricing Manager / Demand & Supply Planning

AL FUTTAIM MOTORS (TOYOTA)
02.2020 - 05.2021
  • Demand & Supply Planning: Forecasted sales & optimized vehicle orders from Toyota HQ, balanced stock levels across 5,000+ units monthly.
  • Supplier Collaboration: Negotiated production allocation with Toyota, resolved stock/backorder gaps.
  • Pricing Campaigns: Designed competitive pricing strategies & promotional offers, ensuring alignment with GCC market dynamics.
  • Kaizen Projects: Implemented improvements in forecasting accuracy and stock allocation, reducing excess by 15%.

Asst. Manager – Demand & Supply (2014 – 2020)

  • Managed long-term sales plans, worked with Toyota HQ to secure optimal production.
  • Drove cross-departmental S&OP, ensuring demand-supply balance.

Sales Planning Analyst (2013 – 2014)

  • Conducted competitor analysis, improved forecast methodology, and enhanced data-driven reporting.

Process Analyst

SPECIALIST SERVICES LLC
08.2010 - 07.2011
  • Enhanced processes and KPI tracking through detailed analysis and documentation.

Asst. Manager – Operations

IBM DAKSH
03.2009 - 02.2010
  • Led CRM operations, developed reports, and optimized customer data management.

Executive (Client: Deutsche Bank)

TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES
10.2005 - 01.2009
  • Conducted KYC reviews and mitigated portfolio risks.

Education

Graduate in Commerce -

BMS College, Bangalore University
India
03.2003

Skills

  • Sales & Demand Planning
  • Project Management
  • Pricing Strategies
  • Market Analysis
  • Inventory Optimization
  • Stakeholder Management

Automotive Strengths

  • Demand Forecasting & Inventory Planning – Improved forecast accuracy and kept supply balanced at Al Futtaim (Toyota UAE), supporting Toyota’s #1 GCC market position.
  • S&OP Leadership – Worked with Toyota HQ on allocations, reduced excess stock, and improved delivery commitments through structured planning.
  • Campaign Execution – Designed and led campaigns to clear ageing stock, launch new models, and boost showroom performance.
  • Problem-Solving Mindset – Resolved supply gaps and stock challenges in volatile GCC markets with long lead times.
  • Kaizen & Continuous Improvement – Applied Toyota Way principles to streamline processes and drive efficiency.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration – Aligned with sales, aftersales, OEMs, and finance teams to ensure market needs were met.
  • Analytical & Detail-Oriented – Skilled in Excel, Power BI, and data analysis to track KPIs and support decision-making.

Personal Details

  • DATE OF BIRTH: 1983-02-01 (42 Years)
  • MARITAL STATUS: Married
  • CURRENT LOCATION: Doha, Qatar
  • VISA STATUS: Qatar Resident Visa
  • DRIVING LICENSE: Qatar, India

Timeline

Commercial Operations Manager

Al Jaidah Motors
03.2024 - Current

PMO Analyst/Project Manager

LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP
08.2022 - 01.2024

Pricing Manager / Demand & Supply Planning

AL FUTTAIM MOTORS (TOYOTA)
02.2020 - 05.2021

Process Analyst

SPECIALIST SERVICES LLC
08.2010 - 07.2011

Asst. Manager – Operations

IBM DAKSH
03.2009 - 02.2010

Executive (Client: Deutsche Bank)

TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES
10.2005 - 01.2009

Graduate in Commerce -

BMS College, Bangalore University
SANDHYA VELLARA KOCHU